Tuesday, July 1

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw. When he's finished, he'll ask for a napkin... The energetic mouse is back again in the tale that started it all as he runs his friend, the little boy, ragged with all of his wacky demands. This wildly popular tour makes a stop at Chelsea Market!
Location: Main Street Theater
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $8.00
visit www.mainstreettheater.com

Pilates in the Park: Classic flexibility and strength training, only better. Free and in the park. Instructors from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts. PERFORMER: Jennifer Young Mahlstad
Location: Discovery Green Park, Anheuser-Busch Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 2

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Vist www.astros.com for tickets

Stars and Stripes Celebration: Happy Birthday, USA! Raise the flag and let the bell toll as the Children's Museum of Houston pays tribute to America during its Stars and Stripes Celebration. Explore the meaning of Independence and let your voice be heard using red, white and blue shapes to make abstract artwork.
Location: Children's Museum of Houston
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost:Free

Zumba! Xercise Class: It's not really a workout-it's a party! Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses cumbia, merengue, salsa, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso in its routine. You'll sweat, you'll sculpt and tone, you'll feel great after these free classes. PERFORMER: Oscar Sajche
Location: Discovery Green Park, Flores Terrace
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 3

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Vist www.astros.com for tickets

Smooth Jazz in the Square: Bring your family and friends out for a night of Smooth Jazz as the popular Jazz Guitarist, Joe Carmouche, performs for us in the Plaza. Location: Sugar Land Town Square
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com

X Dancing: Move it and lose it! High energy, great music, big fun. Free exercise in the park. Instructors from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts. PERFORMER:Alex Arizpe
Location: Discovery Green Park, Grace Event Lawn
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Friday, July 4

Big Backyard Barbeque: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces the return of the July 4th Big Backyard Barbecue presented by Hoar Construction. The Independence Day event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. and includes live entertainment from Outlaw Lynn & Who's Driving, colorful clowns, great food, a fabulous fireworks display and much more.
Location: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Heritage Square (central courtyard)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
visit www.Lacenterra.com

Fireworks on the Brazos: Celebrate our nation's independence where Texas declared her independence - at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The "Birthplace of Texas" has a full day of fun activities planned for this Fourth of July, capped off by a tremendous fireworks display.
Location: Washington-on-the-Brazos State historic site
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.)
Cost: Free

Freedom over Texas 2008: The eyes and ears of Texas will be on Houston this Fourth of July weekend, as the city's official July Fourth event offers unbeatable entertainment, a lively outdoor festival, and the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation. Country music stars Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert and Jo Dee Messina will take the stage to perform their chart-topping hits.
Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park 500 Allen Parkway Houston TX 77002
Time:
Cost: Adults $10 and children under 10 are Free

Houston Symphony / Target Summer Symphony Nights: Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, the Symphony presents a rousing musical salute to Independence Day. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. Fireworks provided by Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Produced by Houston Symphony
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza: Annual Fireworks celebration Sam Houston Race Park (www.shrp.com) will present the annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, 2008. The All-American Independence Day celebration will feature thrilling live Quarter Horse races, fantastic dining packages at from Executive Chef Francis T. Walters, entertainment, family activities and more. In addition, patrons will be treated to one of the largest and most patriotic fireworks displays in town
Location: Sam Houston Race Park
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (fireworks)
Cost: Free

Saturday, July 5

Concert in the Plaza: Come out for a Patriotic Concert by "Phoenix Rhythm & Horns".
Location: Sugar Land Town Square
Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost:
visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com

Recycling Saturday: Be Green, Houston! Bring your paper, plastic, glass and aluminum recycling to a roll-off container located at the park on McKinney and Crawford. On the first Saturday of every month learn how you can have a positive impact on the environment through product demonstrations and hands-on workshops.
Location: Discovery Green Park at Andrea and Bill Promenade
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 8

Laura Recovery Child Abduction Pretention Program: Join Us For This Informative Session That Teaches Your Children How To Be Safe And How To Protect Themselves Against An Attacker
Location:Space City Ice Dome
Time:11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
visit www.spacecityice.com

Wednesday, July 9

Kid/Family Yoga: This yoga class, designed especially for children and/or families includes basic yoga in a fun, imaginative class imitating animals and plants found in the Arboretum. Instructor Su Marshman is an early childhood and special education instructor who has been teaching yoga to children since 1999.
Location: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for children and $4 for adults

Thursday, July 10

106.9 The Point Live Remote Great Music - Prizes - And Fun!!!
Location:Space City Ice Dome
Time:11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
visit www.spacecityice.com

Friday, July 11

Quest for the Cup: To celebrate the 2008 Disney Channel Games, Radio Disney will host "Quest for the Cup" in Sugar Land Town Square. There will be "Quest for the Cup" activity areas and exciting competitions that award lucky winners with Disney Channel Games prizes and Disney toys from such popular franchises as Hannah Montana and HighSchool Musical. One Grand Prize winner will be entered into a national sweepstakes for a trip to the 2009 Disney Channel Games in Orlando.
Location: Sugar Land Town Square
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com

Saturday, July 12

Pirates Ahoy WonderWeekend: Ahoy, mateys! Join the Children's Museum of Houston as we aboard our Pirates Ahoy WonderWeekend! This high-sea adventure will take young pirates through various fun-filled activities and events. Whether you are an aspiring captain or a novice swashbuckler, this weekend will shiver your timbers!
Location: The Children's Museum of Houston
Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5

Sunday, July 13

Tuesday, July 15

Disney's When You Wish: You'll exclaim "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" as Theatre Under The Stars becomes "Part of Your World" when it presents Disney's When You Wish as its annual free show at Miller Outdoor. This song and dance extravaganza features many of the most memorable songs from popular Disney films including Cinderella, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, and The Little Mermaid, among others. Over 71 years of Disney songs come to life on stage in this musical revue that surpasses the "Bare Necessities!" Disney's When You Wish is sure to revive old memories and create new ones for every generation that has ever been swept away by the magical world of Disney!
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 16

Thursday, July 17

Friday, July 18

Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Vist www.astros.com for tickets

Saturday, July 19

AFA Conservatory Orchestra: Conductor Jeffrey Grogan of the New Jersey Youth Symphony leads the AFA Conservatory Orchestra and Women's Chorus in a performance of Holst's "The Planets" under the stars at Discovery Green.
Location: Discovery Green at Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Houston Astros vs. Chicago Bears
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 6:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

If You Give a Moose a Muffin: What happens when you give a demanding moose a muffin? He's going to want some blackberry jam, and then he's going to want... The hilarious sequel to IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE captivates audiences with more outrageous antics of the little boy and his newest unexpected guest, a hungry moose.
Location: Main Street Theater
Time: 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $8

RockFest: What if you were on stage with a guitar in your hands and a spotlight on you, performing live for thousands of fans, as they're all singing along and chanting your name? Okay, so for most of us, this probably won't be happening anytime soon… but make sure to stop by the Houston Museum of Natural Science on July 19th for RockFest! where, for many of us, it'll be the closest we come to being rock stars. Rock out with your friends and family and compete in our very own Guitar Hero II™ contest, for our Grand Prize.
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Summer Saturdays in Cinco Ranch: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch is pleased to announce the Summer Saturdays in Cinco series presented in partnership with the Cinco Ranch Property Owners Association and ARTreach. Summer Saturdays in Cinco is a children's cultural arts series offering free educational performances throughout the summer.
Location: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Heritage Square (central courtyard)
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
visit www.Lacenterra.com

Sunday, July 20

Houston Astros vs. Chicago Bears
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 1:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

Monday, July 21

Houston Astros vs. Chicago Bears
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

Tuesday, July 22

Childrens Hilltop Theatre Festival-Beauty and the Beast: A version of the timeless tale, now set in Mexico - a land steeped in folklore and magic.
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 23

Childrens Hilltop Theatre Festival-Freedom train: An inspiring story of a slave family's journey to freedom along the Underground Railroad in Texas during the time of the Civil War. A celebration of freedom, set to music.
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 24

Childrens Hilltop Theatre Festival-Peter Rabbit: The classic tale about the young bunny who just won't listen to his mother!
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free

Friday, July 25

Childrens Hilltop Theatre Festival-Hansel and Gretel: This adaptation of the classic fairy tale will be “shadow”-interpreted for the hearing impaired as well as spoken.
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free

Saturday, July 26

Monday, July 28

Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

Tuesday, July 29

Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

Wednesday, July 30

Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
Location: Minute Maid Park
Time: 7:05 p.m.
visit www.astros.com for tickets

Thursday, July 31

Ongoing Events:

July 1 - July 11: Houston Aeros HITS program (Hockey In The Streets) Grassy Area Next To The Rink Cheerleaders - Chilly - Hockey Games - Snacks - Prizes - and lots of fun!!!!
Location: Space City Ice Dome
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

July 5 - 26: Peanut Butter & Jamm: Market Street - The Woodlands presents Peanut Butter & Jamm, a month-long series of fun music and activities designed to encourage children ages 3-10 to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance and games. Peanut Butter & Jamm will take place in Market Street's Central Park every Saturday in July from 10 am – 11:30 am beginning Saturday, July 5. During the performances, children also will enjoy kids cooking classes, arts and crafts, magic shows and more. Since supplies required for these activities are limited, parents must register their children at the Market Street concierge desk or at its website, www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com, in order to participate. Parents also can register the day of the event, however since space is limited, early registration is recommended. Peanut Butter & Jamm is free and open to the public; children must be accompanied by an adult (parent or guardian) at all times during the activities.
Location: Market Street-The Woodlands
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free

July 16-27; Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration, an interactive and high-energy circus extravaganza filled with non-stop action. Bellobration is a modern celebration of circus tradition so spectacular and innovative that it could only have been imagined by The Greatest Show On Earth®. Bellobration features the mischievous, yet endearing, comic daredevil Bello, whose iconic tall orange hair, over-sized tuxedo and fearless approach to daredevilry have prompted his meteoric rise in popularity with audiences across the nation. Bello performs alongside majestic and agile Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and exotic white tigers, and gravity-defying acrobats, all in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate Children Of All Ages. Bellobration is a celebration so full of hair-raising surprises it is certain to bring Bellorific smiles to families across America.
Location: Reliant Stadium
Time: Show Schedule: Wed, July 16 7:30 p.m. Thurs, July 17 7:30 p.m. Fri, July 18 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat, July 19 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. Sun, July 20 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tues, July 22 7:30 p.m. Wed, July 23 7:30 p.m. Thurs, July 24 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Fri, July 25 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat, July 26 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. Sun, July 27 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $16, $24, $30, $38 (VIP)

July 18 - August 15: Christian Music Night
Location: Space City Ice Station
Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
visit www.spacecityice.com

Museum Exhibits:

Beginning June 2 - Nano at Noon: Each day at the Museum, beginning June 2, Nano at Noon will explore the stuff too small to see, but too big to ignore! Discover liquid crystal sensors, play with ferrofluid or build molecules! Watch surprising demonstrations and participate in fascinating scale and measurement activities all throughout summer at 12 p.m. on the dot!
Location: Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston www.cmhouston.org
Time: Museum Hours
Cost: $5, $3 after 3 p.m.; Free admission every Thursday from 5p.m. - 8 p.m.

Geopalooza! A Hard Rock Anthology: Spotlighting all manner of the Earth's natural treasures in a groovy environment, Geopalooza! A Hard Rock Anthology is the ultimate rock experience. On view throughout the summer, this special exhibition is a rockhound's psychedelic dream made reality. Marvel at massive amethyst and citrine geodes taller than a person jammed with gleaming purple and golden crystals. Admire an array of huge mineral crystals, including a gargantuan gypsum crystal from Mexico's Cave of Giants,home of the largest crystals ever found. Gaze upon intricately crystallized slices of petrified wood, some more than five feet across, from the Museum's popular Zuhl Collection. Admire an amazing collection of fossils, including trilobites with astonishingly delicate antennae perfectly preserved. See meteorites, moon rocks, and a stunning selection of fluorescent rocks that glow in every color of the rainbow. Select your own geode and see it cracked open as you become the first living thing to behold its contents.
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, http://www.hmns.org
Cost: Adults $15; Seniors, Students, & Children (3-11) $10
Time: During museum hours

Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Adventure will take IMAX Theatre audiences on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues.Â How do we balance our needs with nature's? How do we provide enough freshwater for everyone who needs it, not only along the Colorado River, but also everywhere on our planet?
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, http://www.hmns.org
Cost: Adults $10; Children (3-11) $8
Time: During museum hours

Grossology - the Impolite Scients of the Human Body: Sometimes it's stinky, sometimes it's crusty; and sometimes it's slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly, and stinky gunk. Based on the best-selling book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei, this exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more. Families will enjoy the interactive stations and scientific explanations to help teach the â€œnot-so-flatteringâ€ components of the human body.
Location: The Health Museum, www.thehealthmuseum.org
Cost: $6 adults, $5 children

Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia: Visitors can see the original fossilized remains of the famous, 3.2-million-year-old hominid known as Lucy - marking the first time "she" has ever been out of Ethiopia. The exhibit also features over five million years of Ethiopia's diverse history and culture, including more than 100 artifacts from the cradle of humankind such as fossils, historical manuscripts, paintings, coins, musical instruments, and religious artifacts. Tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science http://www.hmns.org
Cost: Adults $20; Seniors, Students, & Children (3-11) $12
Time: During museum hours

My Home, Planet Earth: There are a series of difficult challenges that affect us all. One of them is the environment. What can we do to keep earth a healthy place to live? My Home, Planet Earth reveals the answers. This bilingual, hands-on exhibit is designed for children to understand how the choices they make now regarding food, water and air, impact their health and environment in the future. Join Riff and Rosie, two delightful squirrels on a mission to trace the source of pollution in their town of Bright Water Corners. Alongside their beaver-scientist friend, Castor Slaptail, use science as a tool for investigating the environment and finding a solution. Get a glimpse of what scientists have to do to collect and identify waste samples. View images of dust mites with a video microscope while learning about common allergens. Use special black light technology to detect hidden allergens and pollutants lurking in Rosie's doll house or find out what makes Rosie sneeze while playing The Allergies: True or False? game. You'll even get to navigate dust particles through a gigantic nasal passage in The Big Achoo!
Location: Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston www.cmhouston.org
Time: Museum Hours
Cost: $5, $3 after 3 p.m.; Free admission every Thursday from 5p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wendell Minor: In the American Tradition: Our nation's founding fathers. The Statue of Liberty. The first voyage to the moon. These and many other historic images help create shared beliefs in America and are a favored subject of illustrator Wendell Minor. The Children's Museum of Houston will showcase the work of this acclaimed artist when we present Wendell Minor: In the American Tradition with the dual goal of encouraging child literacy and artistic appreciation. A long-standing fascination with America's national heroes, traditional folkways and natural wonders both great and small inspire the rich accomplished work of Wendell Minor. His serene watercolor paintings delight the senses of both children and adults as Minor's simple, classical style provides a visual exploration to the many faces and landscapes of America. During his career, Minor has illustrated more than 30 children's picture books and is the artist of more than 2,000 book jacket covers including, David McCullough's 1776, and Truman, Pat Conroy's Prince of Tides, and Larry McMurtry Terms of Endearment. This exhibit will highlight more than two decades of work that Minor has contributed to the field of children's book illustrations.
Location: Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston www.cmhouston.org
Time: Museum Hours
Cost: $5, $3 after 3 p.m.; Free admission every Thursday from 5p.m. - 8 p.m.